College Football

1. How Nick Saban and Tuscaloosa formed an 'unbreakable bond' after a tornado 10 years ago

   A coaching nomad of three decades who was widely expected to leave Alabama one day, Nick Saban instead put down roots after the deadly tornado a decade ago.

2. QB Young shines in Tide spring game, nabs MVP

   Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, who was Mac Jones' primary backup as a freshman last season, earned MVP honors after completing 25 of 44 passes for 333 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions during the Tide's spring game on Saturday.

3. Ohio State QB derby to carry over into the fall

   C.J. Stroud, Jack Miller III and early-enrollee Kyle McCord all got plenty of action in Saturday's annual spring game, none gaining a clear edge.

4. Study: Athletes low risk for COVID heart issues

   A study examining more than 3,000 college athletes who had COVID-19 found few instances of heart-related issues.

5. Wide receiver Worthy decommits from Michigan

   Wide receiver Xavier Worthy, the No. 61-ranked prospect in the 2021 class, announced Thursday he has asked for a release from the national letter of intent he signed with Michigan in December.

6. NCAA panel formally approves new transfer rules

   The NCAA has officially approved a plan that will allow all college athletes to transfer one time as an undergraduate without having to sit out a season.

7. D-I regular recruiting calendars to resume June 1

   Division I sports will return to their regular recruiting calendars beginning on June 1, the NCAA announced on Thursday.

8. Program to lift minority football coaches launched

   The National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches launched its first Coalition Academy this week aimed at helping help advance the careers of minority coaches.

9. Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?

   The NCAA has approved a one-time waiver that will allow transfers to have immediate eligibility. Who are the most important players to switch teams this offseason?

10. Why wide receivers are taking over the NFL draft

    Not only are more wide receivers getting drafted seemingly every year, but they're contributing in the NFL right away. What's behind the trend and what does it mean for the position in the future?